Save to Pinterest A whimsical and charming grazing board featuring fluffy cheese clouds, tender lamb bites, fresh vegetables, and sweet treats — perfect for a baby shower celebration.
I first served this at a family baby shower and it was a delightful centerpiece as well as a delicious meal.
Ingredients
- Lamb Bites: 500 g (1.1 lb) lamb loin or leg, cut into 2 cm cubes, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fluffy Cheese Clouds: 200 g (7 oz) whipped cream cheese, 100 g (3.5 oz) fresh ricotta, 2 tbsp crème fraîche, ¼ tsp salt, Edible silver or pearl sprinkles (optional for garnish)
- Dipping & Accompaniments: 1 cup hummus, 1 cup tzatziki, 2 cups assorted crackers (mini pita rice crackers or gluten-free as needed), 1 cup baby carrots peeled, 1 cup cucumber rounds, 1 cup sugar snap peas, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, ½ cup green grapes, ½ cup blueberries
- Sweet Treats: 12 mini meringues, 8–10 white chocolate truffles (for cloud effect)
- Garnish: Fresh mint leaves, Edible flowers (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Lamb Bites:
- In a bowl toss lamb cubes with olive oil oregano garlic powder salt pepper and lemon juice Let marinate for at least 20 minutes Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat Sear lamb cubes on all sides until browned and cooked to desired doneness (about 7–10 minutes total) Rest 5 minutes
- Make the Fluffy Cheese Clouds:
- In a medium bowl beat whipped cream cheese ricotta crème fraîche and salt until light and fluffy Using a piping bag or spoon create cloud shapes on parchment or directly on your serving board Garnish with sprinkles if using
- Assemble the Board:
- Place bowls of hummus and tzatziki on the board Arrange the fluffy cheese clouds artfully to resemble clouds in the sky Arrange lamb bites on skewers or toothpicks and place throughout the board Fill in with crackers vegetables grapes and blueberries Add mini meringues and white chocolate truffles in clusters for extra cloud effect Garnish with fresh mint leaves and edible flowers
- Serve immediately:
- Encouraging guests to build their own bites
Save to Pinterest This recipe brings family together as everyone enjoys building their own perfect bite from the beautiful grazing board.
Required Tools
Grill pan or skillet Mixing bowls Piping bag (optional for cheese clouds) Serving board or platter Toothpicks or small skewers
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cheese crème fraîche tzatziki truffles) Contains gluten (crackers use gluten-free options if needed) Contains eggs (meringues) May contain nuts (check chocolate truffle ingredients) Always check all packaged items for potential allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 320 Total Fat 18 g Carbohydrates 22 g Protein 18 g
Save to Pinterest This grazing board offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures that guests will love to share.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How should the lamb cubes be cooked?
Marinate the lamb cubes in olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice, then sear in a hot skillet for 7–10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- → What creates the fluffy cheese clouds?
A mixture of whipped cream cheese, fresh ricotta, crème fraîche, and a pinch of salt beaten until light and airy forms the fluffy clouds.
- → Which accompaniments complement the lamb bites best?
Hummus, tzatziki, assorted crackers, fresh baby carrots, cucumber rounds, sugar snap peas, cherry tomatoes, grapes, and blueberries provide a fresh and crunchy balance.
- → Can this board be adapted for dietary restrictions?
Gluten-free crackers can be used, and lamb can be swapped with grilled chicken or falafel to suit different preferences.
- → How to enhance the presentation?
Arrange the cheese clouds artfully with edible silver or pearl sprinkles, add fresh mint leaves, edible flowers, and cluster sweet mini meringues and white chocolate truffles for added charm.